Ajanta Cave 17 is full of paintings depicting Jataka tales. The paintings are in a better condition than in other Ajanta caves. The tales originated in India and narrate stories from Buddha’s previous lives. …

Mattancherry Palace was the residence of the Cochin royal family for 200 years. The Portuguese built the palace in 1555. From Ernakulam South railway station, it is 10 km. The palace is now a museum since 1985.